Jan 4, 2020 | Blog, Centrelink, Retirement Income Streams, SMSF, Superannuation
A grandfathered account based pension is an account based pension where the assessment of the pension income is calculated using the deductible amount method. The current assessment of a non-grandfathered account based pension for social security or aged care purposes...
Nov 27, 2019 | Accessing Superannuation, Blog, Insurance in Super, Retirement Income Streams, SMSF, Superannuation, Superannuation Tax
The superannuation preservation age changes from age 55 to 60 depending on your date of birth. The change in superannuation preservation age signifies when you are able to access your super savings. You can use your preservation age to calculate how long it takes to...
Oct 23, 2019 | Accessing Superannuation, Blog, Retirement Income Streams, SMSF, Superannuation
Oct 14, 2019 | Blog, Death Benefits, Insurance in Super, Reversionary Pensions, SMSF, Superannuation
A lapsing binding death benefit nomination is a super nomination that has an expiry date. There are various death benefit nominations you can make. Generally, a non-binding nomination will be non-lapsing. A binding nomination can be lapsing or non-lapsing. The type of...
Oct 11, 2019 | Accessing Superannuation, Blog, Centrelink, Retirement Income Streams, SMSF, Superannuation
When can you retire if you were born in 1968? Retirement is based on your ability to cover living expenses without needing to earn a work-related income. You may choose to continue working after reaching retirement, but it is good to know your full retirement age. If...
Oct 10, 2019 | Accessing Superannuation, Blog, Retirement Income Streams, SMSF, Superannuation
There are a number of differences between account based pension vs transition to retirement pensions. Account based pensions and transition to retirement pensions share the same base rules, but have some notable differences. Overall, an account based pension provides...
Oct 9, 2019 | Blog, Centrelink, Retirement Income Streams, SMSF, Superannuation
What is a commutation payment? Commutations are a withdrawals made from the capital supporting an account based pension. Commutations may affect Centrelink entitlements. The extent to which commutations affect Centrelink entitlements depends on a few factors, which...
Oct 7, 2019 | Blog, Contributing to Super, SMSF, Superannuation
The SGC age limit refers to the age of an employee who is eligible to receive mandatory employer super contributions. Superannuation Guarantee Contirbutions (SGC) are required to be paid by an employer into an employee’s super account. SGC must be paid by the...
Oct 6, 2019 | Accessing Superannuation, Blog, Contributing to Super, SMSF, Superannuation
Oct 4, 2019 | Blog, Death Benefits, Reversionary Pensions, SMSF, Superannuation, Superannuation Tax
A Non-Binding Death Benefit Nomination is a declaration made to the trustee of your super fund. A superannuation fund trustee is responsible for the management of your superannuation savings on your behalf. You are able to submit a nomination to the trustee detailing...
